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3/4

Surprisingly, I liked it and so did hubby who hates rice and coconut. And it does go well with Jerk Chicken, which is spicy, so this doesn't need to be. Very interested in the suggestion to put Scotch Bonnet in whole & fish out at end - Thanks! Definitely do again. Makes a lot.

A Cook
from Smoky Mountains
/ 06.27.2011

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So good!

ewrancor
from Oregon
/ 02.25.2011

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Being of West Indian origin, I find this recipe interesting, but not authentic.
Firstly the vegetable broth is a big no.
The rice should be cooked in just the coconut milk, (about 2 parts to 3 parts water) water, thyme and pimento (allspice) and a decent amount of salt.
DO NOT STIR OFTEN - this is what causes the risotto consistency. Check the rice often by tasting and add more liquid as needed.
Substitute the jalapeño for a scotch bonnet pepper.
Do not cut, place in whole and take out before serving. The rice is not supposed to be spicy.
The use of onions is optional but defiantly don't serve with raw onions on top.

JJ60
/ 01.08.2011

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Filling, but a little bland. I liked the consistency, especially with five more minutes of fairly high heat at the end to thicken it up; I added the juice of a lemon and a lot more salt after taking the dish off the heat, which helped pick up the flavors.

LeoGirl81
from Los Angeles
/ 03.02.2010

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Ugh. Consistency wasn't bad--basically like risoto. I used black beans & lite coconut milk. I think it's the coconut milk that makes it taste weird. what a waste.

bethcoyne
from Point Loma
/ 02.26.2010

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I doubled the spices and beans and this
did make for a hearty dish. Still,
needed something so I cooked some
kielbasa to serve with it which went
very well. I do not think I would make
this recipe again but that does not
mean it was bad, just not great.

A Cook
from south carolina
/ 02.26.2010

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Horrible, tasteless glop. Really. I added everything I could think of and it was still bland and unappealing. Blech.

joss77
from boston ma
/ 07.12.2009

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Wonderful recipe. The sweetness and spice complement each other beautifully.

mestato
/ 03.24.2009

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a little dull would be bored if that was my meal we added a jerk shrimp and that helped not spicy enough

BRivers
from nj
/ 02.17.2009

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I tried this recipe out of
curiosity, and got nervous when it
initially hit the pan, smelling
completely unlike what I expected,
but was amazed when I finally got it
to the table. This recipe gave me
serious 'vegan envy'! It doesn't
need meat, but for those who won't
eat without it, I recommend chorizo
or maybe grilled shrimp.